RE teacher; Temporary

Position: RE teacher (Temporary)
Location: Cheddon Fitzpaine

Job Title:

Secondary R.E Teacher (Philosophy & Ethics)

Location:

Taunton & surrounding areas

Start Date:

February 2026
Salary: £150 – £200 per day (dependent on experience)
Working Pattern:
Full-time (part-time and flexible opportunities available)

Are you a passionate Secondary Religious Education Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

Are you a qualified Secondary R.E Teacher with QTS, or due to qualify soon?

Would you like to work in supportive and inclusive secondary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas, delivering engaging lessons in Religious Education, with the opportunity to also teach Philosophy and Ethics?

Teacher Active is currently welcoming expressions of interest from enthusiastic and committed Secondary R.E Teachers for roles starting February 2026. Schools are already planning ahead for the new term, making now the ideal time to register and access opportunities before roles are formally advertised.

This opportunity is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs, with roles available across KS3 and KS4, and potential KS5 depending on experience.

Whether you’re seeking a long-term position, short-term cover, or day-to-day supply, we offer flexibility to suit your availability and career goals.

This role could be ideal if you:

Hold QTS (or are due to qualify)

Have experience teaching Religious Education at secondary level

Are confident delivering Philosophy and Ethics

Can plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons

Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Are passionate about supporting pupils’ academic and personal development

Are adaptable and keen to work across a range of secondary school settings

What’s on offer:

Access to a wide range of Secondary R.E teaching roles in Taunton and surrounding areas

Long-term, short-term, and flexible opportunities

Supportive and welcoming secondary school environments

Ongoing guidance from a dedicated, experienced consultant

Opportunities to teach across different key stages and schools

Why work with Teacher Active?

Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)

Free CPD through our My-Progression platform

A dedicated consultant available 24/7

£200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher (T&Cs apply)

If you’re a Secondary R.E Teacher who is happy to cover Philosophy and Ethics and looking for a rewarding role with flexibility and strong support, we’d love to hear from you.

Email:
Phone: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration includes an enhanced DBS check, s, and professional references.

Teacher Active prides itself on delivering exceptional service, with regular external audits confirming our high standards. We are committed to finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

OTHER DETAILS

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services